Total births
292
Boys' name · since 1985
Nochum
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 292 babies named Nochum, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6024
- among boys today
- 292
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
292 babies have been named Nochum since 1985, making it today's #6024 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Nochum recorded 292 times among boys since 1985, holding rank #6024 nationally today, ahead of 58% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #6024 among boys today
- 292 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 58% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nochum is currently the #6024 boys' name in America, more common than 58% of boys - 292 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6024
- among boys today
- 292
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other boys
Nochum vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6024
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 58% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Nochum was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
21 babies were named Nochum in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Nochum compares
292 45th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nochum's all-time total is 20% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nochum | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 292 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 21 | 23 | 22,252 |
Nochum's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nochum's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1989, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nochum at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#6,024
Active since
1985
Nochum popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Nochum by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nochum's strongest decade.
132 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Nochum births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s
2000s
54 births
- 2010s
2010s
132 births
- 2020s
2020s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 132 births (45% of all-time use).
Nochum by state
Where Nochum concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 106 | 36.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 22 | 7.5% |
New Jersey share of Nochum's total US births 36.3%
Even split
106 of 292 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nochum? ▼
292 babies have been named Nochum since 1985. It currently ranks #6024 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 21 births.
When was Nochum most popular? ▼
Nochum was most popular in the 2010s decade with 132 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Nochum most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nochum are New Jersey (106 births), New York (22 births).
How long has the name Nochum been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nochum since 1985 -- 41 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nochum? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Noctis, Nocholas, Nocona. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nochum's data
- Nochum's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (132 total births) through the 2020s (79) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New Jersey records the most Nochums (106 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nochum
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nochum: #6024 Boys' Name - 292 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nochum. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nochum draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.